| 2017-03-22 00:13:37-04 In times of drought, most organic home gardeners must ration their water usage, watering vegetables and favorite flowers while watching their lawns and other plants wither. But across the country some intrepid gardeners are foregoing the tap and turning to another source: gray water. Read more →  2017-03-24 03:52:52-04 Some plants do better when in the company of other plants for a variety of reasons…to repel harmful insects, to attract useful insects, or to enhance the growth rate and flavor of other plants. Companion planting helps bring a balanced… Read more → 2017-03-24 03:52:52-04 Some plants do better when in the company of other plants for a variety of reasons...to repel harmful insects, to attract useful insects, or to enhance the growth rate and flavor of other plants. Companion planting helps bring a balanced eco-system to your garden. Every garden is different with different problems. All problems will not be eliminated, but it is definitely worth experimenting with companion planting. Below are the top 10 plant companion combinations. Read more → The post Companion Plants Top 10 Best appeared first on GardenSimply. 2017-03-24 19:54:46-04 Seeds germinate (begin to grow/develop) at different rates. Some need warmer temperatures than others. Some seeds actually need light to germinate (like lettuce). Use the chart below to achieve more success starting your garden seeds growing! Shown below are the… Read more → 2017-03-27 01:43:20-04 Growing your own vegetables is both fun and rewarding. Discussion Feed the Soil Efficient Use of Ppace Keep Food Moving Continuous Harvest Good Record Keeping Resources Feed the soil All you really need to get started is some decent soil… Read more → 2017-04-03 15:59:29-04 Use of organic sprays are more friendly to the environment. They are comprised of common organic materials, soaps and occasionally other environmentally friendly materials. They are often home brewed recipes that you can make and save money along the way. Or, if you are not inclined to make up a batch of your own, they are readily available at most garden supply stores. Read more → 2017-04-05 16:32:09-04 Dates on this chart are approximations, no one can KNOW the weather, every season is different. Most years, the first and last frost will fall within two weeks of the date on the chart, but some years, we get a very early frost or a late snow storm that throws the dates off. Read more → 2017-04-21 13:28:07-04 There's a new garden in town. It is (mostly) easy to install, looks good year-round, requires almost no maintenance and has a terrifically upbeat impact on the environment. No wonder rain gardens are such a great new gardening trend! Read more → The post How to Build a Rain Garden appeared first on GardenSimply. 2017-04-22 14:04:30-04 With these composting principles in mind, everyone can make excellent use of their organic wastes The Biology of Compost The compost pile is really a teeming microbial farm. Bacteria start the process of decaying organic matter. They are the first… Read more → The post Facts About Composting appeared first on GardenSimply. 2017-04-22 15:07:49-04 Holding bins are a convenient way of composting yard wastes with little effort: Simply add wastes as they are cleaned up from the yard. With no effort besides occasional moistening compost will be ready in 6 months to 2 years. Attention to chopping materials, maintaining moisture by watering and covering piles with plastic, and occasional turning will produce compost in less time. Read more → The post How To Build a Compost Bin appeared first on GardenSimply. Never underestimate the power of what you do! 
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